The school year is starting and EVERYONE is commenting on my weight loss.
It's like many are either just starting to notice or finally wanting to say something. I think a couple of people haven't recognized me right away!

Most interesting to date -- a student I had spring term commented on my weight loss. He didn't even know me before March, when my weight was in the mid-220s, and I've only lost about 15 pounds since the end of that term. I guess about 30 since he met me. As I write that, I realize it is quite a bit, but it's only a 3rd of my overall loss!

I think a part of it is I'm wearing smaller clothes, and perhaps walking with a new spring in my step.

I gotta say, I'm liking this "new me".

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My 5 C's of healthy living: Commitment to conscious control, with the understanding that choices have consequences

That's so wonderful!! What a good feeling! You've done such a great job and you must be proud of yourself (as you should be), so I'm sure you're carrying yourself differently and people will notice that along with the weight loss. I'm looking forward to when my students and other people start noticing, but unfortunately on my body a 25-pound weight loss is about as noticeable as a clipping of the toenails. I'll get there, though, and I'll share your joy! Woohoo!

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It seems like once you get below 225 each pound becomes more noticable, at least that is how it works with me. i am so excited for you, that is the best feeling. Hold on to that feeling for when you are tempted to stray.

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Stacy - I may not be able to lose 100 pounds, but I can lose 10 pounds 10 times!

Way to go Wyllenn! 30 pounds is indeed quite a lot of weight! It too, doesn't seem like as much to me because it's only such and such portion of my total goal, but when I stop to think about it - 30 pounds IS a big deal!

I'm so happy for you. I hope you are glowing and enjoying your "new self"